(CNN) – When President Barack Obama visits Israel next month, he’ll be awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction, Israeli President Shimon Peres’ office announced Monday.

Obama, the first sitting U.S. president to receive the recognition, will be awarded the medal for making “a unique and significant contribution to strengthening the State of Israel and the security of its citizens,” according to a release announcing the news.

Jerusalem Post: Rubio wrote that he will meet President Shimon Peres, Netanyahu and other political, defense, intelligence and business leaders. He also has a meeting planned with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

Too bad about that medal envy thing, but who knows? He could very well be presented with the Water Bottle of Humiliation Award for making "a unique and significant contribution to strengthening the sales of Poland Springs." Some savior.

It has to be hard for Rubio and the republicans to learn that President Obama will be the first president to receive this award, too. One would think that their icon, Raygun would have been honored with this award. Snicker, snicker, snicker. Oh, heck, ROTFlMBO!!

http://twitter.com/whatsamatta_u Paul W

Marco Rubio's rebuttal seemed a bit aquard ;D

http://twitter.com/whatsamatta_u Paul W

I will now award Senator Marco Rubio the Order of the Water. Bend over Senator ;D

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